Quote by Harriet Tubman, In Harriet Tubma

I had crossed de line of which I had so long been dreaming. I was free; but dere was no one to welcome me to de land of freedom. I was a stranger in a strange land . . .

I had crossed de line of which I had so long been dreaming.

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their joy at finally crossing a symbolic line that separates them from the freedom they have long desired. However, their sense of liberation is tainted as they realize that there is no one to greet them and embrace their newfound freedom. Feeling isolated and alienated, they describe themselves as a stranger in an unfamiliar land, highlighting the emotional complexities that come with the pursuit of freedom.

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By Harriet Tubman, In Harriet Tubma

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